56 pages • 1 hour read
So Big
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1924
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Essay Topics
1.
Selina’s father is a professional gambler. How does his free-spirited approach to life influence Selina’s decisions, particularly with regard to Dirk?
2.
The novel opens with a brief scene between Selina and Dirk before moving back in time to Selina’s childhood. What is the effect of structuring the story in this manner?
3.
August Hempel is a successful businessman in the meatpacking trade. How does his rise to fortune and status reflect his working-class values? How does he maintain these values in spite of his great wealth?
